Nora Post, oboist rehearsing with Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows several musicians rehearsing in a room arranged with music stands and instruments. A guitarist sits on the left, a keyboard player is positioned at an electric keyboard in the back, and an oboe player sits on the right reading from a music stand while playing. Another seated musician occupies the foreground with their back partially turned to the camera. Curtains, chairs, instrument cases, and other rehearsal equipment are visible around the room. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
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Orford String Quartet: Andrew Dawes, Kenneth Perkins, violins
A black-and-white portrait shows four people standing in a row against a plain, light-colored wall. Each person is wearing a dark turtleneck sweater, with some also wearing glasses. Two have their arms crossed while the others stand with their hands together or behind their backs. The uncluttered background emphasizes the group and their coordinated attire.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated indoors holding a violin upright by the neck. The person is wearing dark-framed glasses, a striped suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie, and is looking slightly to one side rather than at the camera. Several large gongs hang in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or music studio setting. The image is framed from the waist up, with the violin prominently displayed in the foreground.
John Newell, composer conducting Creative Associates
Bernard Rands' as all get out (1972) -- View from audience, right side
A black-and-white scene shows a chamber ensemble performing in an indoor space while an audience watches from the foreground. A conductor stands with their back to the camera facing the musicians, who include string players, a pianist at a grand piano, and a percussionist at the left. Music stands are arranged around the performers, and a large indoor plant rises behind the ensemble. Shelving with small sculptural objects is visible along the back wall. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four people posed together against a dark background while holding string instruments. Two hold violins, one holds a viola, and one is seated with a cello. All are wearing coordinated light-colored blouses with dark vests and are smiling toward the camera. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as The Colorado String Quartet, lists the members' names and instruments, and includes contact information.
University at Buffalo Symphony - Ensemble
Peltz conducting University at Buffalo Symphony (then known as University at Buffalo Civic Symphony) -- Conferring with two unidentified woodwind players
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered around a music stand in a rehearsal hall. One person leans over and points to the open sheet music while two others follow along. One of the standing musicians holds an oboe upright beside the music stand. Auditorium seating and tall acoustic wall panels are visible in the background. A handwritten copyright notice and the year "1986" appear in the lower right corner of the image.
Mauricio Kagel, composer (his Sur scene)
Kagel is not shown -- Performance by Creative Associates -- James Mitchell looking over podium
A black-and-white scene shows two people on a stage with a large table at center. One person stands behind the table observing while the other leans forward over the tabletop, gripping the back of a chair positioned in front of it. Several wooden blocks are arranged on the stage floor near the table. The background is dark with tall stage panels, emphasizing the theatrical setting.
Boris Kroyt, violist coaching student string quartet
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Performances
Unidentified students are playing a Beethoven quartet -- Kroyt gesturing to first violinist
A black-and-white scene shows a string quartet seated in a rehearsal room around a coach. The coach sits among the musicians with one arm extended while appearing to speak or give direction. The violinists and violist hold their instruments in playing position, and music stands with open sheet music are arranged in the center of the group. Instrument cases, chairs, and folded fabric are visible in the background, indicating a rehearsal setting.
Harpsichord built by Eric Herz (1963 instrument)
A black-and-white close-up shows the keyboard of a double-manual keyboard instrument, with two stacked rows of black and white keys extending diagonally across the frame. A handwritten label above the upper keyboard reads "ERIC HERZ – fecit 1963." The polished wood case and reflective surface surrounding the keyboards are visible, while the background is out of focus.
Frank Cipolla, conductor, with UB Symphonic Wind Ensemble
University at Buffalo Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Ensemble
Frank Cipolla conducting, view from audience (Katherine Cornell Theatre)
A black-and-white scene shows a large concert band seated on a stage during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands at the front facing the ensemble, which includes woodwind, brass, and percussion players arranged in semicircular rows with music stands. Audience members are seated in the foreground, viewing the performance from the auditorium. Additional musicians and equipment are visible at the back of the stage beneath a balcony, emphasizing the size of the ensemble.
Katharine Cornell Theatre (State University of New York at Buffalo)
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person smiling toward the camera. The person has a mustache and wears a light-colored suit jacket over a striped dress shirt and dark tie. The head is turned slightly to one side while making eye contact with the camera. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on the person's face and upper body.
Melvin Strauss conducting New Percussion Quartet -- Edward Burnham is leaning on bass drum
A black-and-white scene shows a percussion ensemble arranged across a stage with a conductor standing at the front facing the performers. The musicians are positioned at timpani, mallet percussion instruments, gongs, cymbals, and other percussion setups, with music stands placed throughout the ensemble. One performer leans over a timpani while others prepare or play their instruments. The stage has wood-paneled walls, suspended microphones, and additional percussion equipment in the background. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor standing with Julius Eastman
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing together in an indoor rehearsal or meeting space. One person stands with arms crossed, facing the other, who appears to be speaking while gesturing with both hands. A piano, table, chairs, coats, and bags are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal room or studio. The image is framed to show both figures from head to toe against a plain interior wall.
Earle Brown, composer conducting ensemble onstage
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Earle Brown's Syntagm III (1970) -- View from stage right
A black-and-white scene shows a chamber ensemble rehearsing on a stage with a conductor standing at the front directing the musicians. The ensemble includes string players, woodwind players, a harpist, and a percussionist positioned at the back right. Music stands are arranged throughout the group, and a large harp dominates the foreground on the right. Floor-to-ceiling curtains frame the stage, and auditorium seating is visible on the left, indicating a rehearsal in a concert hall.
Julius Eastman performing his Piano Pieces I-IV (1968)
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano on a stage during a performance or rehearsal. The pianist is viewed in profile with hands on the keyboard and head tilted slightly upward. Large draped curtains frame a window or wall behind the piano, while cables and equipment are visible near the floor around the bench. The composition emphasizes the performer and the grand piano against the simple stage setting.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a keyboard instrument, leaning forward with both hands on the keys. The performer is viewed from the side, with the instrument dominating the foreground. Draped curtains hang in the background, and cables and audio equipment are visible beneath and beside the instrument. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person standing outdoors and smiling while looking off to one side. The person is wearing a fluffy hat, a jacket over a sweater, and light-colored pants, with a coat draped over one shoulder and held by one hand. The background is mostly dark with geometric shapes framing the figure. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Bradley, Stephen, 1946- - Audio technician
Stephen Bradley with two unidentified students in electronic music studio
A black-and-white scene shows three people working with a modular synthesizer in a studio or classroom. One person reaches toward the synthesizer's control panel to adjust a knob while another stands beside them, and a third sits at a keyboard connected to the system. Numerous patch cables connect the synthesizer modules, and shelves with books and equipment are visible in the background. The image focuses on the collaborative use of the electronic music equipment.
George Crumb accompanying Carol Plantamura and Sherman Friedland
A black-and-white scene shows three musicians in an indoor rehearsal or performance space. A clarinetist on the left plays behind a music stand, while a pianist sits at a piano in the center. A vocalist stands in the foreground on the right, facing slightly away from the instrumentalists. Chairs and a cinderblock wall form the background, suggesting a classroom or rehearsal room.
Charles Haupt, violinist playing (face in shadow)
A black-and-white scene shows a violinist performing in a darkened venue. The musician holds the violin under the chin and draws the bow across the strings while facing a music stand with open sheet music. Dramatic lighting highlights the performer against the dark background, emphasizing the instrument and playing posture.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated in an office, facing the camera with a smile. The person is wearing glasses, a turtleneck sweater, and a buttoned jacket. Filing cabinets, shelves with papers, and office supplies are visible behind them, while patterned curtains hang along the window at the right side of the room. The uncluttered composition centers on the seated subject in the workplace setting.
Earle Brown, composer conducting, Spring 1978
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing in an auditorium with rows of empty seats in the background. The person is smiling broadly while holding both hands raised with open palms, as if explaining or demonstrating something. The person is wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt tucked into light-colored pants with a belt. The background is softly out of focus, emphasizing the expressive gesture and the rehearsal or performance setting.
Slee Hall organ, Op. 95, C.B. Fisk pipe shop
A color scene shows a person in a workshop leaning toward the pointed end of a large organ pipe that extends toward the camera. The person has a beard and is wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt. Tool cabinets, workbenches, and workshop equipment fill the background, indicating a space used for instrument construction or maintenance. The organ pipe dominates the foreground, creating a strong perspective effect.
Morton Feldman, composer with David Del Tredici (contact sheet)
A black-and-white contact sheet contains a series of small studio photographs arranged in three vertical columns. Each frame shows two people posed beside a piano in slightly different positions, with one person seated at the piano and the other standing nearby. A hand-drawn circle highlights one selected frame near the bottom center of the contact sheet. Film frame markings and borders remain visible around each photograph, indicating this is an uncut proof sheet.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four people seated together on a large rock outdoors. They are dressed in casual clothing and are positioned close together while looking toward the camera. The rocky landscape fills the background, with no other prominent features visible. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as the **Vermeer Quartet** and includes artist management information.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist rehearsing with Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows several musicians seated in a rehearsal room arranged around a grand piano. A pianist sits at the piano while another person stands beside it looking down at the music. String players holding a cello and violin sit on the left, and a woodwind player holding an oboe is seated in the foreground on the right. Music stands with open sheet music are positioned between the musicians, and a cinderblock wall forms the background.
A color photograph shows the façade of a large pipe organ installed in a wooden case. Tall metal pipes of varying sizes are arranged symmetrically around a central organ console with multiple keyboards. The organ is framed by wood paneling and set against a deep blue wall, with the largest pipes positioned in the outer towers and smaller pipes grouped in the center. The image emphasizes the scale and architectural design of the instrument.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses with their chin resting on one hand. The person is looking toward the camera with a slight smile and has neatly combed-back hair. Reflections are visible in the lenses of the glasses, and the softly textured background remains out of focus, drawing attention to the person's face.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated in an auditorium or rehearsal space, looking off to one side. The person has one hand resting on the back of their head while the other rests near their lap. They are wearing a buttoned jacket over a dark turtleneck. Rows of empty auditorium seats fill the background, and the image is framed closely around the seated figure.
Reverse reads: Resonators for swell 8' trumpet
A color scene shows a workbench in an organ-building workshop with metal organ pipes arranged by size across the tabletop. Smaller pipes are grouped near the center and right, while longer pipes rest toward the back of the bench. Work gloves, hand tools, and metalworking materials are scattered around the workspace. Additional pipes, shelves, and workshop equipment are visible in the background, indicating an instrument fabrication or restoration setting.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor at radio interview with WBFO
A black-and-white scene shows several people seated around a table equipped with microphones and audio equipment in a recording or broadcast studio. One person wears headphones while facing a control box, and two others speak into tabletop microphones across the table. A microphone labeled "WBFO" stands prominently near the front edge of the table. Cables and recording equipment cover the tabletop, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Gwendolin Sims Warren, vocalist standing outdoors with Evelyne Crochet
Warren, Gwendolin Sims - Voice (Soprano)
A black-and-white portrait shows two people standing outdoors against a backdrop of leafless trees. One person wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, while the other wears a dark long-sleeved dress and large circular earrings. Both are looking away from the camera with neutral expressions. The softly blurred background emphasizes the two figures.
Richard Myers, trombonist working with unidentified student
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated indoors playing trombones during a rehearsal. One musician sits in the foreground while the other sits slightly behind, both holding their instruments in playing position and facing a shared music stand with sheet music. A cinderblock wall, chairs, and a jacket draped over a chair are visible in the background, indicating a classroom or rehearsal space.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a table operating an electronic device covered with rows of knobs and controls. The person is wearing headphones and adjusting the controls with both hands while looking ahead with a focused expression. Equipment cases and audio gear are visible in the background, and a small spherical object rests on the table beside the device. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Reverse reads: 'Folded' resonator 32' Posaune, Michael Kraft
A color photograph shows a person standing indoors next to a very tall wooden organ pipe in a workshop. The person is wearing glasses, a long-sleeved shirt, and jeans, and stands near a window overlooking trees. Woodworking tools, lumber, shelving, and other workshop materials surround the space, emphasizing the scale of the organ pipe and the instrument-building environment.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1974
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Ensemble
Scoville, Margaret, 1944-1978 - Composer
Creative Associates on bench of Albright-Knox Art Gallery -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1974-1975 season
A black-and-white group portrait shows twelve people seated and standing on curved stone steps outside a large stone building. The group is dressed in coats, hats, scarves, and other cool-weather clothing, with several people wearing glasses. Sculptures and architectural details are visible on the building behind them. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Makoto Michii, double bassist performing
A black-and-white scene shows a musician performing on a double bass on a stage. The performer stands behind the instrument, holding a bow in one hand while fingering the strings with the other. A chair sits nearby, and the wood-paneled wall behind the stage provides a simple backdrop. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four musicians seated in a semicircle with two violins, a viola, and a cello. Music stands are arranged in the center of the group, and rows of empty concert hall chairs fill the background. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as the Guarneri String Quartet and includes artist management information, while a vertical photo credit appears along the right edge.
Performance of Lejaren Hiller's Three rituals for two percussionists and lights
Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- -- Performances
Hiller not shown -- Jan Williams and Howard Zwickler on opposite sides of room
A black-and-white scene shows two percussionists wearing protective helmets with face shields while performing in a large indoor space. The performer in the foreground plays timpani behind a music stand, while the second performer stands farther back at a mallet percussion instrument. Large projection screens displaying circular shapes, a gong, and additional percussion instruments are arranged throughout the room, suggesting an experimental music rehearsal or performance.
A color photograph shows a person standing at a workbench in an organ-building workshop while assembling or adjusting a long wooden organ pipe component. The person is wearing glasses, a work apron, and light-colored clothing, and is using a hand tool on the partially assembled structure. Organ pipes, woodworking tools, conical metal forms, and construction materials are arranged across the workbench and throughout the workshop, emphasizing the instrument-building process.
Morton Feldman, seated at piano surrounded by Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows five musicians gathered around a grand piano in a rehearsal space. One seated person points to a page of sheet music on the piano while the others stand nearby looking at the score. A keyboard instrument is partially visible on the left, and the piano occupies the right side of the frame. The background includes a rehearsal room with instruments and equipment, emphasizing the collaborative discussion around the music.
Anne Graff, vocalist rehearsing with Creative Associates, Luciano Berio watching
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Luciano Berio's Circles (1960) -- Edward Burnham leaning forward
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble spread across a stage in a rehearsal or performance space. Musicians are positioned at timpani, mallet percussion, harp, piano, and drum set, while a vocalist stands at a music stand on the right. Empty audience seats fill the foreground except for one seated listener facing the stage. Tall draped curtains frame the performance area, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Aaron Copland, composer with Morton Feldman and Leo Smit
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing together in front of a large chalkboard marked with musical staff lines. Two people wear suits and ties, while the third wears a striped polo shirt. One person rests a hand on a keyboard instrument or lectern at the right, and the group appears engaged in conversation. The classroom setting is emphasized by the music notation board in the background.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated while holding and playing a transverse flute. The person is wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, tie, wristwatch, and ring, and is looking slightly to one side rather than at the camera. The background consists of a plain cinderblock wall, keeping the focus on the musician and the instrument.
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing in profile at a podium with both hands raised in a conducting gesture. The conductor is wearing a dark suit and faces away from the camera toward the unseen ensemble. A transparent music stand or conductor's podium is positioned in front, and large draped curtains hang in the background, indicating a concert hall or rehearsal space. The composition focuses on the conductor's expressive hand movements.
Harriet Simons, conductor rehearsing University at Buffalo Choir
A black-and-white scene shows a choir standing on tiered risers during a rehearsal or performance. The conductor stands with their back to the camera, directing the singers, while a keyboard player accompanies the choir from the left. The singers hold open sheet music and face the conductor. The elevated viewpoint captures the full ensemble on a stage with a plain backdrop, emphasizing the choral arrangement.
Klaus von Wrochem, composer, his St?cke (1966)
Roqué Alsina, Carlos, 1941- - Percussion
Evenings for New Music performance -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left) -- Slightly blurred
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing on a stage with a conductor standing at the center facing the musicians. Percussionists, string players, and other instrumentalists are arranged across the stage with music stands and instruments including a gong, drum set, and double bass. A large painted fabric backdrop hangs near the center of the performance area, partially obscuring some performers. Tall draped curtains frame the stage, suspended microphones hang overhead, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Juilliard String Quartet, against white background
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four musicians dressed in dark clothing posed against a plain white background. One musician stands playing a violin, another sits holding a cello with the bow resting across the strings, a third stands between them, and a fourth stands holding a violin at their side. The composition has a candid, conversational feel while emphasizing the string instruments. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as The Juilliard String Quartet.
Jacques Guyonnet, composer, conducting Creative Associates
Guyonnet, Jacques, 1933- -- Performances
Jacques Guyonnet, view from back right side of stage -- Rehearsal of Guyonnet's Good Grief, Jerry (1970)
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing in front of an ensemble, gesturing with one hand while addressing the musicians during a rehearsal. Music stands with open sheet music fill the foreground, partially obscuring the seated performers. Large windows behind the ensemble reveal an outdoor view with trees and people walking outside, while additional rehearsal equipment and chairs are visible around the room. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Elliott Carter with Lejaren Hiller, Morton Feldman, and George R. Levine
Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- - Composer
Elliott Carter concert at Center for Theatre Research
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together and talking in an indoor venue. Three people stand facing one another in the center, while a fourth person is partially visible in profile at the left edge of the frame. All are dressed in jackets, dress shirts, and ties, suggesting a formal or professional gathering. Other attendees appear out of focus in the background, and the dark surroundings emphasize the group in conversation.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person looking directly toward the camera with a neutral expression. The person is wearing a denim jacket over a collared shirt, and the image is tightly framed around the face and shoulders. A copyright watermark spans the center of the image, and a vertical photo credit reading "PHOTO BY JANET CENTURY" appears along the left edge.
Alexander Schneider, violinist pointing bow
Alexander Schneider is coaching student double bassists (not visible)
A black-and-white close-up shows a person wearing glasses and a dark jacket over a buttoned shirt while holding a violin and bow. The person gestures forcefully with the bow and appears to be speaking or demonstrating technique. The violin is partially visible at the lower right of the frame, and the plain background keeps the focus on the expressive gesture and facial expression.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor sitting at table with composers
A black-and-white scene shows seven people seated behind a long table at the front of a meeting or panel discussion. Several panelists are smiling or talking with one another while audience members sit facing them in the foreground. A framed artwork and a floor lamp are visible against the back wall, and rows of chairs fill the meeting room. The composition emphasizes the panelists and the formal meeting setting.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows a person seated at a large drafting table covered with handwritten musical scores and oversized manuscript pages. The person is writing on one of the pages while looking toward the camera with a slight smile. Drafting tools, including a ruler and drawing instruments, are arranged on the table, and a mug sits on a side table to the right. Printed text along the bottom identifies the subject as **Augusta Read Thomas, Composer**, and includes artist representation information.
Reverse reads: Brockport Community Music Orchestra, Nov. 16, 1968, Program
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie. The person is looking slightly away from the camera with a neutral expression against a plain, softly lit background. Handwritten text along the bottom identifies the subject as "Howard Weiss, Violinist."
Kagel is not shown -- Performance by Creative Associates -- Laurence Bogue picking up stool, Michael Sahl in background
A black-and-white scene shows a performer crouching on a stage while holding a large coiled brass instrument with multiple loops and valves. Another musician is seated farther back on the stage behind a music stand, with a grand piano nearby. The image is tightly framed on the crouching performer, emphasizing the unusual shape of the instrument and the performance setting.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist seated with Creative Associates
Plantamura (seated) talking to Jay Humeston (standing)
A black-and-white scene shows two people engaged in conversation near the front of a meeting or lecture room. One person is seated and gesturing while looking up at the standing person, who leans in to listen. In the background, another person sits alone near a chalkboard, and additional attendees are partially visible at the edges of the frame. The room contains chairs and a table, suggesting a conference, seminar, or classroom setting.
Linda Cummiskey behind boulder -- 1975-1976
A black-and-white portrait shows a person smiling while standing behind a large rock outdoors. The person is wearing a patterned vest over a turtleneck sweater and rests one hand on the rock. Trees and a building with columns are visible in the background, suggesting a landscaped campus or park setting. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Evenings for New Music rehearsal -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left) -- View from side of stage
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble spread across a stage during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands at a music stand near the center, while instrumentalists are seated with music stands to the left and center, and two vocalists stand at opposite sides of the stage holding scores. A fabric backdrop hangs behind part of the ensemble, and suspended microphones descend from the ceiling above the performers. Tall draped curtains frame the stage, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person smiling directly toward the camera. The person has long, straight dark hair and is wearing a dark top. Soft lighting highlights the face while the background remains out of focus, drawing attention to the person's expression. The image is tightly framed around the head and shoulders.
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Earle Brown's Syntagm III (1970) -- View from stage left
A black-and-white scene shows a small contemporary music ensemble rehearsing in a performance space. A conductor stands at the right with one arm raised while musicians seated in a semicircle play or prepare instruments including clarinet, flute, cello, harp, piano, and percussion. A grand piano occupies the left foreground, partially framing the scene, while tall curtains form the backdrop. Music stands are arranged throughout the ensemble, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
Karl Kraber, flutist with Paolo Dimiziani
A black-and-white photograph shows two people standing close together at an indoor gathering. One person is wearing a suit and tie, while the other is dressed in a dark top and is holding a disposable cup with a stir stick. Several other attendees are visible out of focus in the background, suggesting a reception or social event. The low lighting gives the image a candid appearance.
Evenings for New Music performance -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left)
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing on a stage framed by tall draped curtains. A conductor stands at the center facing the musicians, who are positioned with music stands across the stage alongside instruments including a gong, percussion setup, piano, and other ensemble instruments. Audience silhouettes are visible along the bottom edge of the image, and overhead microphones hang above the performers. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Michael Peebles, violoncellist, Spring 1978
A black-and-white scene shows a seated cellist performing with a cello while reading from a music stand positioned in the foreground. The musician holds the bow across the strings with one hand and fingers the fingerboard with the other. A grand piano and additional performance equipment are partially visible in the background, indicating a rehearsal or concert setting. The composition focuses closely on the performer and the instrument.
Douglas Davis, violoncellist with Roger Shields at piano
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano on the left and a cellist seated on the right performing with a cello. A music stand is positioned between the two musicians, and both appear focused on the rehearsal. Tall draped curtains frame the stage, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Harriet Simons, conductor with University at Buffalo Choir receiving applause
Simons holding bouquet of flowers -- Performance in unidentified church
A color photograph shows a large choir standing on risers at the front of a church, holding black choral folders. In the center aisle, a person carrying a bouquet of flowers stands facing the camera, while another person walks nearby. Audience members are seated in the pews on both sides of the aisle. A large circular chandelier hangs overhead, and a cross and church architectural details are visible behind the choir.
A black-and-white scene shows a seated cellist performing with a bow while focusing on the instrument. The musician is wearing a light-colored dress shirt and patterned tie, with the cello positioned between the knees. A vibraphone and additional percussion equipment are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or concert setting. The composition centers on the musician and the cello in mid-performance.
Henri Pousseur, composer conducting Creative Associates in his opera, Votre Faust
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing across a wide stage with a conductor standing at the center, one arm raised toward the musicians. Instrumentalists are arranged with music stands and instruments including piano, harp, percussion, woodwinds, and double bass. Audience silhouettes fill the foreground, while tall draped curtains frame the stage and suspended microphones hang overhead. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
New Percussion Quartet at Second Festival of the Arts
Evenings for New Music performance -- John Cage takes bow with New Percussion Quartet
A black-and-white scene shows four performers standing side by side on a stage facing the audience, with one person bowing. A grand piano, chimes, timpani, and additional percussion instruments are arranged around the stage, suggesting the conclusion of a concert. Audience members are visible in the foreground, and tall draped curtains frame the performance area. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a conductor facing forward with both hands raised in expressive conducting gestures. The conductor is wearing glasses and a dark long-sleeved shirt, with a focused expression directed toward the unseen ensemble. The softly blurred background suggests a rehearsal or performance venue, keeping attention on the conductor's movements and posture.
Colin Bright, composer with percussionists
Colin Bright with Jan Williams and partial view of another percussionist
A black-and-white scene shows two percussionists standing beside large concert drums during a rehearsal. One percussionist holds a pair of mallets above a covered percussion instrument, while the other stands near a bass drum with a hand resting on its rim. In the foreground, another performer’s hands hold several soft mallets aimed toward the drum, adding depth to the composition. The dark background and clustered percussion instruments emphasize the rehearsal setting.
Joelle Leandre, double bassist rehearsing with 2 percussionists (contact sheet)
A black-and-white contact sheet contains multiple sequential film frames documenting a rehearsal in a music studio. Most frames show a small group of musicians gathered around music stands and instruments, including a double bass, while one performer appears seated near a keyboard or piano. Several frames are overexposed or blank, illustrating variations in the photographic negatives. The film strip borders, frame numbers, and sprocket holes are visible throughout, emphasizing that this is an uncut contact sheet rather than a single photograph.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated on a large textured outdoor sculpture. The person is wearing a dark coat and long skirt or trousers and is turned slightly to look toward the camera. Part of a building and tree branches are visible in the background, indicating an outdoor public space. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Evenings for New Music performance -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left) -- Slightly blurry , superimposed with another image
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing across a stage framed by tall draped curtains. A central performer stands in front of a large translucent screen or backdrop, while instrumentalists and percussionists are arranged on both sides with music stands, drums, and other instruments. Long-exposure or multiple-exposure effects create overlapping ghosted figures and repeated outlines across the stage, emphasizing movement during the performance. Audience silhouettes are visible along the bottom edge, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor seated at piano at Second Festival of the Arts
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano viewed from the side. The performer faces the keyboard with hands positioned at the keys, while a large gong and percussion equipment stand behind the piano. Tall draped curtains frame the performance space, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Donald Knaack, percussionist in recording session
A black-and-white scene shows a percussionist seated behind a drum, holding a drumstick while looking toward the side. A music stand occupies the foreground, and multiple microphones on stands are positioned around the performer, suggesting a recording or rehearsal session. Posters and notices are mounted on the wall in the background, reinforcing the studio or classroom setting.
A color photograph shows a vertical array of metal organ pipes mounted against a light wood-paneled wall. The pipes vary in length and are arranged in ascending height from right to left. An adjacent room is visible through a large interior window, revealing building infrastructure and equipment. The image emphasizes the installation of the organ pipes within the architectural setting.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1970
Creative Associates meeting in corner by window -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1970-1971 season
A group of people sits together in a circle during a discussion or rehearsal, with several holding papers and notebooks.
A color photograph shows a completed pipe organ installed within a large wooden case against a deep blue wall. Metal organ pipes of varying sizes are arranged symmetrically around the central console, which is enclosed within the wooden structure. Tall architectural columns frame the organ on both sides, emphasizing its scale and its integration into the performance or worship space.
Maria Runfola, faculty (music education)
Runfola sitting on desk, teaching a class
A black-and-white scene shows a classroom with a person seated at the front, gesturing with one hand while speaking to a group of students. Several students sit at desks with notebooks and papers, looking toward the instructor, while large floor-to-ceiling windows behind them reveal trees outside. The bright classroom and informal seating arrangement emphasize a discussion or lecture in progress.
Judith Coon (right), and Barbara Wise (left) playing recorders
A black-and-white scene shows two musicians standing side by side while playing recorder-like woodwind instruments. Each performer faces a music stand holding sheet music, with one musician positioned slightly behind the other. The image is tightly framed on the performers, emphasizing their instruments and concentration during the rehearsal or performance.
A black-and-white scene shows a seated cellist performing with a bow while concentrating on the instrument. The musician is wearing a light-colored dress shirt and patterned tie, with one hand on the fingerboard and the other drawing the bow across the strings. A vibraphone occupies the background, indicating a rehearsal or concert setting with multiple instruments. The composition is tightly framed on the musician and the cello, emphasizing the performance.
Richard Dufallo, conductor with Creative Associates (rehearsal)
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Stefan Wolpe's Piece for Two Instrumental Units (1962)
A black-and-white scene shows a small ensemble rehearsing in a performance space. A conductor stands with their back to the camera at the center, directing musicians seated with music stands arranged in a semicircle. The ensemble includes woodwind players, a cellist, percussion, and a double bassist standing at the far right. A grand piano, gong, and percussion instruments are visible in the background, while tall draped curtains frame the stage. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Jan Williams, percussionist rehearsing with Creative Associates
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Leo Smit's In woods (1978)
A black-and-white scene shows a small ensemble rehearsing on a stage. A harpist is seated on the left behind a concert harp, while other musicians are seated among music stands near a vibraphone, keyboard percussion, drum set, and a large gong. A percussionist stands at the right behind a keyboard percussion instrument. Tall curtains form the backdrop, and the arrangement of instruments emphasizes the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a smiling person wearing large eyeglasses, a collared blouse with a tied neck scarf, and a knit sweater. The person faces the camera directly with a warm expression. A softly textured curtain fills the background, keeping the focus on the face and upper shoulders.
Creative Associates on steps of Albright-Knox Art Gallery -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1974-1975 season
A black-and-white group portrait shows thirteen people arranged on the steps and central pedestal in front of a large building with tall classical columns. Some stand while others sit or lean casually, wearing a variety of coats, hats, scarves, and casual clothing. The wide stone staircase and monumental architecture provide a formal backdrop for the group portrait. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A color photograph shows the interior of a pipe organ with part of the wooden case opened to reveal its mechanical action. Rows of slender metal rods, levers, and linkages are visible behind an access panel, while the tops of vertical guide rods extend above the instrument. A wooden support beam projects from the side, and workshop equipment, including a flexible hose, is visible in the background, indicating the organ is under construction, maintenance, or restoration.
A black-and-white scene shows a performer on a stage wearing a voluminous, gathered costume that drapes from the shoulders to the feet. The performer balances with one leg raised and leans forward with an expressive facial expression, suggesting a theatrical performance or rehearsal. Tall draped curtains frame the stage in the background, while the simple set keeps the focus on the costume and pose.
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around a grand piano during a rehearsal or discussion. One person is seated at the piano, pointing to a large sheet of music resting above the keyboard while the others stand nearby watching. A keyboard instrument and a large gong are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal space equipped with multiple instruments. The image focuses on the collaborative review of the score rather than performance.
Michael Kraft sticking head in folded resonator 32' Posaune
A color photograph shows a person standing in an organ workshop beneath a tall, narrow wooden organ component that extends from the floor to above their head, partially obscuring their face. The workshop contains woodworking tools, lumber, and parts of an organ console, while a large window behind the person looks out onto trees. The image emphasizes the scale of the wooden component by comparing it to the person's height.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1975
Creative Associates walking away from tree, 2 unidentified people -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1975-1976 season
A black-and-white photograph shows a group of people walking across a large grassy lawn on a campus. Several people in the foreground are talking while walking, while others follow behind at different distances. Mature trees, trimmed shrubs, and a large building are visible in the background, creating an open outdoor setting. The image captures the group in motion during an informal gathering or walk across campus.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and dark tie. The subject is shown from the shoulders up, facing slightly to one side with a neutral expression. The background is dark and plain, emphasizing the face and formal attire in the tightly framed composition.
Bernard Rands' as all get out (1972) -- View from behind Donald Knaack
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble rehearsing in a spacious museum gallery. In the foreground, a percussionist stands at a vibraphone, while a grand piano, gong, and additional percussion instruments are arranged nearby. Several seated musicians perform from music stands as a conductor gestures energetically at the right side of the image. Classical sculptures, tall columns, and hanging microphones are visible throughout the gallery, emphasizing the unique performance setting.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist eating at reception
A black-and-white candid photograph shows a person wearing a sleeveless formal outfit eating from a small plate at what appears to be a reception or social gathering. The person holds the plate in one hand and takes a bite with the other while looking toward the camera. Several other attendees are visible out of focus in the background, standing and conversing in the indoor event space.
Reverse reads: 'June in Buffalo' music by Terry Riley (Baird Stage) -- Riley seated on carpet working electronic equipment
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated on a patterned rug placed on a wooden stage while operating electronic music equipment connected by numerous cables. Large speakers stand on either side of the setup, and additional electronic components and control units are arranged nearby. The otherwise open stage and plain wall behind the performer emphasize the electronic performance or sound installation.
John Cage and unidentified woman in foreground assisting with prepared piano -- Second Festival of the Arts
A black-and-white scene shows two musicians performing together. In the foreground, a percussionist stands beside a drum with hands positioned over the instrument, while in the background a pianist leans forward over the keyboard of a grand piano. The piano lid is raised, and the shallow depth of field keeps the pianist in focus while softly blurring the percussionist. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Karl Kraber, flutist seated, holding a piccolo
A black-and-white photograph shows a seated musician holding a piccolo across their lap while looking downward. The musician is wearing a button-up shirt with a striped tie, and another seated person is partially visible beside them. Out-of-focus percussion instruments and chairs appear in the background, suggesting a rehearsal space. The close composition emphasizes the musician and the piccolo rather than an active performance.
Douglas Davis, violoncellist with Howard Zwickler in background
Douglas Davis and Howard Zwickler performing on stage
A black-and-white scene shows a cellist seated on the left performing with a bow while a percussionist stands on the right playing a keyboard percussion instrument with mallets. Music stands are positioned between the performers, and additional percussion instruments, including hanging chimes, are arranged nearby. Microphone stands and stage curtains frame the performance setting, emphasizing a chamber music rehearsal or concert.
Simons walking off stage -- Performance in unidentified church
A color photograph shows a large choir standing on risers at the front of a church, holding black choral folders. A conductor stands in the foreground with their back to the camera, directing the ensemble from a music stand. Audience members are visible at the bottom of the frame, and a large circular chandelier hangs overhead. Tall columns, stained-glass architectural details, and the church altar form the backdrop behind the choir.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor standing onstage at Second Festival of the Arts
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of a stage with hands clasped behind their back, facing the audience or ensemble. Behind the conductor, percussionists stand among timpani, keyboard percussion instruments, and music stands, while additional musicians are partially visible. Tall draped curtains frame the performance space, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.